Under the guidelines established by the American Library Association's Code of Ethics, the Edwin H. Mookini Library faculty and staff do not provide interpretations of copyright laws. For your personal and professional guidance and interpretation of copyright laws, we recommend utilizing the sources listed below.

For the Library's copyright policies related to Reserves, click here.

Please note that patrons using photocopiers, scanners, computer printers, microform reader / printers and full text databases are responsible for copyright compliance. The following copyright compliance reminder has been placed on all photocopiers, scanners, computer printers, and microform reader / printers:

"NOTICE
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyright material. The person using this equipment is liable for any infringement."

Copyright Information Sources

• Copyright Guidelines (.pdf)
  University of Hawaii at Manoa, Copyright Policy Task Force, 1992. Hawn. LG961 .H399 H386
• University of Texas Crash Course in Copyright
• U.S. Copyright Office
  For the copyright community of creators and users, as well as the general public.
• Copyright Clearance Center
  Request permission to reproduce copyrighted materials.
• Technology, Education and Copyright Harmonization (TEACH) Act
  Leeward Community College's Teaching with Technology guide for higher education institutions in using copyrighted materials in distance education.